I'd pick it up.
So of course I'm always looking at books. The copy on the jacket, the blurbs, trim-size, and overall design. Though I'm not completely sold on the color combo, I'd definitely pick this one up.
Would you?
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Yea, in fact I almost picked this up the other day, but I ended up choosing another book when I looked at the content....I forgot why I ended up not choosing "Burn this book"....I think it was because I wanted something with the same author throughout....sometimes, with anthologies I read one essay from the book and hate the rest...It could be the same with reading one chapter from a book and, then, hating the whole book, but, with a single author throughout the entire thing, I think it's less likely to happen.
Also gets into the issue of design promising more than it can it deliver--which is frustrating for the reader, no? Too much design and not enough edifying content can feel hollow. And then not enough design is, well, not interesting enough to consider.
Any ideas about how to strike the right balance--so readers and listeners and seekers of work feel the mix is honest and true and right?
The only thing I can thing of is for the title and back cover summary to make up for the design. A lot of times, the title appeals to me more than the design. Although a title can be just as misleading as a design, that scenario happens to me less often. A title or back cover summary is almost forced to tie into the book's content in some way while still doing good advertising for the book. In terms of making the "readers and listeners" feel that the "mix is honest and true and right," I would say the more subtle a design is, the more honest it feels. I think a subtle design feels more honest than a shocking design because it is unassuming. Sometimes, when there are a billion books with crazy, obnoxious designs, the plain one ends up standing out.
Sorry, I meant "think of" in the first sentence.
"I would say the more subtle a design is, the more honest it feels. I think a subtle design feels more honest than a shocking design because it is unassuming. Sometimes, when there are a billion books with crazy, obnoxious designs, the plain one ends up standing out."
LOVELY.
Nothing to do with the above post just wondered if you are going to comment or say anything about Michael Jackson's death.
Tragic. Did a long thread on FB statuses, and Tweeted my feelings. Sad. I remember meeting him, and how lonely he seemed. And shy. And fragile. I'm not sure there is much to say. I've been playing his music, and reflecting on the price of fame and celebrity. The way public people often mask a horrific private reality. The toll of it all. The way we consume the gifted ones, exalt them, imprison them. Why I think Angelina and Brad take the kids to Kmart. If they don't try to live outside of it, they will all be trapped in the gilded cage. A nightmare.
What are your thoughts?
Got it! :0)
Yes, I would pick this book up and read it, just because I really like the author and admire her writing style. To me, a book should never be judged by it cover. I know that's a mighty saying already only we should look pass the obvious and search for the true meanings of the book.
Post note: I really enjoyed reading your blog and look forward to visiting again. You have a lot of interesting topics and beautiful scenes.
sincerely, Sylvia
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